Chapter 18
IP Due Diligence, Valuation & Transactions
Patents in M&A, Investment, and Licensing Transactions
Practical guide to IP due diligence - for M&A, investment rounds, and licensing deals. Covers patent valuation methodologies, freedom-to-operate analyses, IP representations and warranties, and deal structuring.
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Companion last updated: June 1, 2026
Key Topics
- IP due diligence checklist for M&A
- Patent valuation methodologies
- Freedom-to-operate analysis
- IP reps and warranties
- Licensing deal structuring
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Generates a tailored IP due diligence checklist for M&A, investment, or licensing transactions.